1. List the types of all law(s) in Canada and the scope of each type.
2. Can you think of any limitations on the exercise of basic rights and freedoms in Canada?
3. What are the major disadvantages of Alternative Despite Resolutions (ADR)?
4. Vicarious liability is an important principle in business. When and how vicarious liability can be imposed? If possible, use relevant Canadian case law to support your answer.
5. The term intentional means that the wrongdoer intended to do harm. Do you agree?
6. What are the major differences between assault and battery?
7. Is privacy protected in Canada? If possible, use relevant Canadian case law to support your answer.
8. In Oldfield v. Transamerica Life Insurance Co. of Canada, [2002] 1 S.C.R. 742, 2002 SCC 22, the Supreme Court of Canada explained the distinction between illegal contracts and contracts that are performed illegally. Explain the defendant and plaintiffs arguments in this case. Do you agree with the Courts decision and why?
9. What are the remedies available for innocent, fraudulent, and negligent misrepresentation?
10. Some argue that in contract law, damages look forward. By stark contrast, in tort actions, damages look backward. Do you agree or disagree? You are expected to use relevant Canadian case law to support your answer.